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Child Safety during Home Renovations
Keeping kids safe at home is a challenge under the best circumstances, and it's an even more difficult task when your house is ... |
 
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Childproofing a Kitchen and Stairs in the Home
Bob moves to the kitchen in the Melrose remodeling project and talks with Jay Martel from the International Association for ... |
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Childproofing Checklist
Not all child accidents are preventable, but childproofing your home will help avoid them. |
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Childproofing the Bathroom
The bathroom can be a fun place for bubble baths and happy memories for children. But it can also harbor many dangers. Common ... |
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Childproofing the Home Office
Creating a safe environment in a home office is easy when you follow these tips, ensuring that everyone in the family stays ... |
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Childproofing the Kitchen
Between burns, bumps, pinches and bruises, the kitchen can be a dangerous place for children. Safety products and common sense ... |
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Childproofing Tips
Here are some more great tips from BobVila.com.
Most new parents know they need to take steps to protect their child from ... |
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Chimney Check
The National Fire Protection Association (in NFPA 211) recommends you have your chimney checked at least once a year, and ... |
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Chimney Fire Plan
Do you know what to do during a chimney fire? Call the fire department and exit the house - just like any other house fire. ... |
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Chimney Liners
Have your chimney sweep ensure that your chimney has an appropriate liner. Chimney liners are required in new construction to ... |
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Chimney Safety
Most fires involving either masonry or prefabricated metal chimneys occur because of improper installation, use or ... |
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CO Detector
Install a carbon monoxide detector to warn of harmful gases that may be entering your home because of a blocked or damaged ... |
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CO Safety
Follow these safety tips to protect against CO poisoning: Never use a generator indoors, including in homes, garages, ... |
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Coiled Cords
Never use an extension cord while it is coiled or looped. Never cover any part of an extension cord with newspapers, clothing, ... |
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Creating a Pet-Friendly Home
From cat rooms to dog houses, simple ways you can help your pet feel at home. |
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De-Icing Salts for Slippery Walks
When traveling down an icy path, it helps to know all the alternatives to prevent slipping, sliding, and accidents. |
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Determine Your Flood Risk
The odds may seem like a million to one you'll ever experience serious flooding. But it happens more than you'd think. In ... |
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Dig Safe
Before you do any deep digging or drilling on your property, be sure there are no underground utilities where you plan to ... |
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Discussing the Home Security System
Bob discusses the wireless alarm system that is being installed in the garage. Becuase the building will often be unoccupied, ... |
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Dog Fence Options
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
While we all know they don’t like to be fenced in, after thousands of years of ... |
